Leading Change in Uncertain Times: A Framework for Leaders in Law
Session on 6th of March 2025 “Leadership is described as disappointing people at a pace they can handle,” explains Scott Westfahl, Professor of Practice at Harvard Law School, during a recent Platforum9 session. With 12 years of teaching experience at Harvard after practising law and working at McKinsey, Westfahl offers powerful insights into how legal […]
How Law Firms & Legal Tech Vendors Can Best Work Together
Session on 4th of March 2025 “Sales gets a bad rap. People that were really successful weren’t doing traditional selling. They were having deep conversations with clients, understanding their problems and what they were looking to solve,” explains Alex Coupe, who leads sales at Legal Technology Hub, during a recent Platforum9 session. With over 35 […]
What In-House Counsel Really Want From Their External Lawyers
Session on 3rd March 2025 “People trust people, not business corporations or LLPs,” explains Patrick Callinan, who leads Sprout Social’s international legal team, during a recent Platforum9 session. His insights provide a valuable roadmap for external counsel looking to build meaningful relationships with corporate clients. From Law Firm Partner to In-House Leader After qualifying in […]
The AI Revolution in Legal Education: How Student Adoption Will Transform the Legal Profession
Source: Artificial Lawyer As artificial intelligence continues to revolutionise industries across the globe, new data suggests that the legal profession may be on the cusp of a significant transformation driven by today’s students. A recent survey conducted by the UK-based Higher Education Policy Institute reveals that an overwhelming 92% of university students are now using […]
Corporate Governance, AI and Cybersecurity: Bridging the Gap Between Legal and Business Worlds
Session on the 3rd of March 2025 “It’s up to us as attorneys to raise the flag, share with our leaders, and our business leaders what the best practices are to ensure success with AI and avoid harms,” states Dominique Shelton Leipzig, CEO of the LA-based Global Data Innovation, during a recent Platforum9 session alongside […]
Building Your Brand on LinkedIn
Session from 28th February 2025 Helen Burness, a seasoned legal marketer with over 20 years of experience, shared invaluable insights on how legal professionals can effectively build their personal brands on LinkedIn, still the most important social media tool for professionals. LinkedIn’s Evolution in Legal LinkedIn, launched around 2002-2003, was specifically designed for professional networking. […]
Baby Steps to Building Your AI Use Cases in Legal
Session from 27th February 2025 In a recent Platforum9 session, Uwais Iqbal, founder of AI consultancy Simplexico, shared insights on how law firms can develop effective AI use cases. With his background in theoretical physics and experience at companies like Eigen Technologies and Thomson Reuters Innovation Lab, Iqbal approaches legal AI from a technologist’s perspective. […]
AI in Law: Addressing the Emerging Gender Gap
Source: Iberian Lawyer A new report reveals a concerning trend: as AI transforms the legal profession, women risk being left behind despite comprising the majority of legal professionals. “No Woman Left Behind: Closing the AI Gender Gap in Law” – a collaboration between Linklaters, The Next 100 Years, and She Breaks the Law – highlights […]
How to Choose Your Legal Tech Solutions
Session from 25th February 2025 In a recent Platforum9 session, Andrei Salajan, Director of Legal Tech & Innovation at Schoenherr, shared his key insights on selecting legal technology solutions. With his background in both computer science and law firm operations, Salajan offered really practical advice for firms navigating this complex landscape and unsure where to […]
How Legal Tech Enhances Efficiency in Managing the Board
Live on Monday, 24th February 2025, 5PM UTC In a recent Platforum9 session, Alan Ragueneau, an international legal professional with extensive experience across academia, corporate settings, and law firms including Dentons, shared his insights on how legal technology can enhance the efficiency in a Management Board. With a legal background spanning commercial law, IP, and […]